The digital utopia we were promised turned out to be a bait-and-switch. “Global connectivity” was supposed to deliver, at least that was the implication, a world without borders where ideas could flow freely. It sounded lovely—a virtual potluck where everyone brings their best ideas, and nobody leaves hungry for the truth. Instead, we found ourselves in a Read More…
I’ve spent more time than I care to admit contemplating how our personal and professional lives have been transformed by digital technology. Often, I find myself staring at my smartphone as if I were looking through the ‘looking glass,’ wondering how my 1985 self, when my wardrobe was Miami Vice influenced, I was listening to Read More…
Today, social media platforms use algorithms to create algorithmic feeds, replacing the simple chronological timeline they once used, to guide users to where their attention can be monetized, eyeballs to ads. When scrolling through your social media feeds or even surfing the Internet, it’s not a stretch to say, “The algorithm guided me here.” Although Read More…
Spain is the latest country to take part in the growing “It’s about time!” international effort to protect children from the myriad harmful effects of social media. Speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 on Tuesday, February 3rd, Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, declared that social media has become a “failed state.” Sánchez then announced Read More…
Online dating and social media have changed how many people, especially those under 35, view love. Not long ago, the prevailing narrative, especially in Hollywood movies, depicted love as the result of a chance encounter. Another comforting narrative: “love is blind”; love knows no social boundaries—a princess can fall for a peasant. These narratives, along Read More…
Something smells when you use bot farms and pay for popularity.
Buying popularity at the Bot Farm.
Donald Trump’s social media app is facing serval issues that could lead to its demise After being banned from many social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, Trump took to creating his platform to converse. Trump named the app “Truth Social” and publicized the platform as one where people can speak freely and Read More…
Elon Musk and the Logic of Disruption Elon Musk’s entry into the Twitter boardroom meant things were never going to remain the same figuratively and in the material sense of the word. In the last few days, recent tweets from @elonmusk have since confirmed our suspicions. In a sense, Elon Musk went to Twitter’s digital Read More…
Why cancel culture is negatively affecting society By: Rawan Alshehri In recent years, cancel culture has become a common social practice among people, especially on social media platforms. It is when the public collectively disagree with a public personality, so they decide to “cancel” them. Often the case would go something like; a public figure Read More…
The name changing has sparked a state of discontent and astonishment By: Maha Altamimi Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the massive social network site “Facebook,” has announced the changing of his company’s name to “Meta” to take his company into a new era of social networking. You might be wondering what “Meta” stands for. It Read More…
